After polygamy ban, CM Himanta Biswa says next step is uniform civil code in Assam
Assam has criminalized polygamy with jail terms for violators, including village heads and qazis, under the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025. Chief Minister Sarma declared this a step towards a Uniform Civil Code, aiming for gender equality and challenging exemptions under the Shariat Act. The bill awaits Presidential assent.
Assam has criminalized polygamy with jail terms for violators, including village heads and qazis, under the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025. Chief Minister Sarma declared this a step towards a Uniform Civil Code, aiming for gender equality and challenging exemptions under the Shariat Act. The bill awaits Presidential assent.
